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Communicating truth in today's world
The fastest-growing major at Bryan College for the past several years has been
Communication Studies. As a result of this growth, we hired Dr. Randy Hollingsworth
for our faculty last fall I know you will enjoy reading his lead article for this issue of
Bryan Life. In addition to his teaching and writing, Dr. Hollingsworth serves as faculty
coach for Bryan's Mock Trial team that has performed so well in intercollegiate
competition.
Consistent with our mission, communication is at the heart of the gospel as Bryan
educates students to effectively engage our culture for Christ's kingdom. Unfortunately
our culture fails to manifest kingdom values as characterized by the vulgar half-time
entertainment of the recent Super Bowl and NBA all-star games. And as we have
observed recently in Massachusetts and California, when a society shuns its biblical
foundations, its most fundamental institution, the family, comes under attack by those
who equate sin with an "alternate lifestyle" and seek to achieve legal status for a
nonbiblical definition of marriage and family.
The prophet Isaiah paints a vivid picture of such a society when he proclaims, You
are in for trouble! The lies you tell are like ropes by which you drag along sin and evil
(5:18 see also vs. 8-13 and 18-23). This verse paints a picture of a cart loaded with symbols
of a culture which has turned its back on biblical truth, drawn with cords of lies. The
great deceiver, Satan, has craftily spun lies to our "enlightened" society proclaiming
that we need not heed the teaching of God's Word; rather we need only to listen to our
own passion and our own reason in determining our values — all those items in our
"culture cart."
Our "culture cart" is loaded with that which promises the good life, true satisfaction
and fulfillment, by focusing on:
• self-interest and self-gratification as opposed to kingdom work,
• flesh as opposed to the spirit,
• happenings and vanity as opposed to the tfisciplining of the mind,
• banality as opposed to enduring truths, and
• image as opposed to substance.
But this cart is drawn with cords of lies and vanity. That which is paraded about
today as reality, comprising a life worth living, is being marketed with cords of lies.
Bryan College exists to prepare men and women who will effectively communicate
the truths of Scripture applied to all aspects of life and culture. The gospel of Jesus
Christ is a redeeming gospel, bringing the symbols and substance of our culture under
His lordship. As Dr. Hollingsworth points out, all of us communicate through the written
word, the spoken word, and the living word. As a college, if we are to live up to our
motto and our graduates are to truly make a difference in today's world, we must:
• understand today's culture,
• be prepared to discern values consistent with God's Word, and
• effectively communicate the claims of Jesus Christ on our world through speech,
the written word, and how we live our lives.
I trust that God will bless and enable each of you as you seek to engage our culture
for His glory
Dr. Steven D. Livesay
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"Engage the culture/'
"Biblical worldview."
...To make a difference in today's world."
Three phrases, from the college mission statement; an underlying
challenge for students in every discipline to engage, rather than
withdraw, from the world around them; and a description of the
effort to understand life through the lens of Scripture, permeate
the Bryan experience. Each presumes the ability to communicate.
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why does Bryan College have a communication program? From a biblical worldview,
communication theorists may point to at least three events that underscore the importano
of various forms of communication. First, in the Old Testament, the creation narration
repeatedly emphasizes the power of the spoken word: "...and God said, 'Let there be light."
The emphasis is on the principle that God spoke creation into existence.
Second, the importance of the written word is evident in the transaction between God
and Moses on Mt. Sinai as the invisible spoken word was translated into the visible written
word, not unlike a transcript of a speech: "And Moses turned and went down from the
mountain, and the two tablets of the Testimony were in his hand.... Now the tablets were
the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God engraved on the tablets" (Ex.
32:15-16).
Finally, the power of the living word is epitomized through the incarnation of Christ:
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory" (John 1: 14a).
This event has greater theological implications beyond simple communication principles,
yet it offers evidence that communication is more than just
speaking and writing, it is a message dynamically animated
and lived out. This concept entails more than just the nonverbal
aspects of communication or even the importance of a
communicator's credibility, but rather it is the understanding
"Musicians arrange words a
sounds to stir emotions"
that our unseen beliefs, attitudes, and values are encoded into
visible messages through our behavior. Each of us becomes
living words - words that, when brought together through
collaboration, are part of a redemptive narrative bigger than
ourselves.
The infrastructure of any discipline is communication, the creation and employment of
symbols, both verbal and nonverbal, to identify, define, explain, support, challenge, change,
even discover the basic foundations of any given discipline. Some disciplines, like English
and linguistics, have an obvious affiliation with communication in that they all focus on
symbols, syntax, and interpretation of meaning of words. However, it requires little analysis
to see the importance of communication to other disciplines. Mathematicians use numbers
and symbols, historians tell stories, doctors write prescriptions, lawyers argue over meanings
of words, musicians arrange words and sounds to stir emotions, dancers become symbols
as they translate ideas and feelings into motion. Cicero, the Roman orator and rhetorician,
posited that good citizens should be skilled communicators, trained in effective speech
writing and physical delivery, and they should have a general knowledge of all disciplines.
Thus, in a sense, communication is paramount for all disciplines, and a general knowledge
of all disciplines is helpful for communicators to be effective.
At Bryan, our department's recent name change from "Communication Arts" to
ommunlcation Studies" is Indicative ot laDor pains as we experience the phenomena
iwth that reflects a culture saturated with various forms of communication. As technolc
develops, we have seen an exponential increase in message platforms: XM radio (satellite)
allows for hundreds of new stations, multiplex cinemas hungrily await for the next film
release, the battle between cable and satellite television has generated a plethora of new
channels and program slots, and the Internet has allowed any entrepreneur with a computer
and a modem to create websites replete with movies, virtual tours, animation, downloadable
music, and eye-grabbing graphics.
With all these rapidly packaged messages, in most cases, style trumps substance. Ancient
Greek and Roman rhetoricians acknowledged that an audience (society) is as deep or shallow
as the orators of that age. Peggy Noonan, in her classic editorial "The Culture of Death"
written a few days after the Columbine shootings, describes this phenomenon as she
compares this generation's youth to fish swimming in an ocean of violent images.
I assert that a similar culture, "A Culture of Flesh," has exploded over the past decade,
thanks to two recent phenomena, the television rating system and the growth of the Internet.
First, network television, though heavily regulated over the years, entered a new era on Jan.
1, 1997, when it implemented a television rating system. Network officials feared the ratings
would hurt their viewership. However, the new rating
system had a possibly unexpected affect - it allowed
networks to broadcast even more explicit sexual content,
more violence, and more profanity. If anyone objected, the
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networks could argue, "The rating is right there, you can
change the channel." The problem is, there are fewer and
fewer channels that haven't bought into the "Culture of
Death" or the "Culture of Flesh." The recent Super Bowl
halftime show was a reminder of that as Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake had their
"accidental wardrobe malfunction" in front of millions of unsuspecting viewers on primetime
network television.
A second recent phenomenon that has fed this "Culture of Flesh" is the Internet. Although
it has been around since 1968, the Internet has become a dominant influence in the average
household over the past decade. Although the Internet provides many helpful resources,
unfortunately it funnels in a deluge of graphic images accessible by even the youngest
family member who can move and click a mouse. In 2003, a study by the Pew Trust
Organization found that 75 percent of Internet users are between the ages of 12 and 17.
Maybe this power of communication to shape culture explains why C. S. Lewis argued
that we need fewer Christian writers and more writers who are Christian. In other words,
we need to train students to adapt the redemption story into the vernacular of the secular
marketplace, not just the Christian marketplace. Bob Briner, author of "Roaring Lambs,"
seconds Lewis's motion by challenging Christians to move out of the Christian subculture
in which the word "Christian" is used as an adjective (Christian music, Christian television,
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wo important elements of the traditional communication model are sender and rec
In the media marketplace, these translate to "producers" and "consumers." Bryan should
be commended for its worldview program which systematically trains students to become
critical consumers of culture, carefully analyzing and evaluating media messages in light
of the various worldview perspectives underlying those messages. However, if we only
train students as "consumers" but neglect the training of "producers," we have only
participated in half of the communication process. Producers create messages, package
them, and deliver them for others to consume.
We in the Department of Communication Studies desire to not only collaborate with
other departments to train students to become critical consumers, but to develop a program
that trains students to become effective producers of messages of truth and hope as well.
Our ultimate goal is to train students to critically discern messages and audiences; to create
messages of hope and redemption that are meaningful, coherent, and relevant with an
appealing style; and to deliver biblically based messages using available methods.
Without a doubt, a curious student interested in a communication degree will be a little
unsure as to whether or not to say "communication" ^ ^
with or without the "s." Traditionally, the discipline of
communication is usually divided into two major fields: r/,.
face to face communication (interpersonal, small erouo.
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public speaking) and mass-mediated communication
(newspaper, radio, television, film, and now, the Internet).
The former is usually referred to as the singular
"communication," focusing on analyses of the message,
the speaker, and the audience, while the latter is the
plural "communications," focusing on the channel or medium carrying the message.
From a more practical perspective, when a new student asks me about a communication
major, usually my first question is "Do you enjoy working more with people or with things?"
If the answer is "people," I suggest a major that concentrates on "communication." The
student usually indicates they enjoy conversations with others, planning with and speaking
to small groups, giving presentations, and consulting. On the other hand, if the answer is
"things," I recommend a concentration on "communications." This student usually enjoys
working alone on a project, likes "hands-on" assignments, is fascinated with technology,
and prefers a task that will result in a tangible product, such as mixing sound for a radio
program, editing a video, or designing a newspaper layout.
Although this two-fold perspective of communication is helpful, it is oversimplified.
The discipline of communication is very broad and complex, as are the careers that grow
out of this field. The core classes required for all communication majors are intentionally
broad in scope, allowing new majors to sample various communication fields. This breadth
:ame the rationale for developing our new options tor the major: <
Political Communication, Theatre, Digital Technology and Film, and Journalism. Each of
these options branches off in a different direction and allows the student training in a more
narrowly aerined neEC
As the faculty, staff, and students work to develop the communication department into
what we believe God is calling it to be, we must keep in mind several guiding principles.
First, our faculty will need to continue challenging each other to pursue excellence in all
things "as to the Lord." Second, we need to continue cultivating personalized relationships
with our students, mentoring them academically, spiritually, socially, and vocationally Third,
we need to study our competition. When students - prospective or current - say "no" to
Bryan, they usually say "yes" to someone else. Why? What are other programs doing and
how can we learn from their experiences? Finally, we need to articulate our vision, not only
to ourselves, but to others who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves.
As Bryan College approaches its 75 th anniversary next year, I thank God that He has led
me and my family to this place at this time. Bryan has a rich heritage and those of us who
know it enjoy telling and re-telling that phenomenal story of how this college came about
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Dr. Randall Hollingszvorth, chairman of the Communications Studies
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University in West Palm Beach, Pla. He earned his B.S. degree in
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Communication at Florida State University, an M.Div./C.E. degree
at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. degree in
Speech Communication from FSU. Prior to teaching, Dr.
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Communicate Christ
"Communication" took a different turn for
Becky Eastling, '93, but maybe that is to be
expected for a pioneer.
Thoughts of a career in journalism or print
media turned into a career in creating prayer
cards for missionaries from more than 350
agencies around the world. "This may not be
the traditional communications job, but I love
having a job that is ministry oriented. I have the
opportunity to help missionaries get to the
mission field so that others can hear the gospel,"
she said.
It was the influence of the professors that
made her change her major from English to the
then-new Communication Arts program. "1 took
one of Dr. Dann Brown's classes and enjoyed it
so much that I switched majors. It really fell
more in line with what I wanted to do," she
said.
In May of 1993, when she graduated, she
walked off the platform with the first degree
awarded by the Communication Arts program.
This year, Communications Arts has been
renamed Communication Studies.
And while the coursework was important,
the practical experience of working on The
Commoner and The Triangle helped prepare her
for her career. "The biggest thing as far as
preparation for my job was working for the
yearbook," Becky explained. "I started my
sophomore year, and by my senior year I was
the editor. I also worked on The Triangle, helping
with advertising. Plus, my internships with the
Dayton Chamber of Commerce and the Herald-
News (Dayton's newspaper), were helpful."
When she graduated, Becky returned to her
home in Waxhaw, N.C., and began her job search.
Her pastor recommended her to the business
owner of Creative Plus, "and I've been here 10
years now."
At Creative Plus, Becky designs and
produces prayer cards for her company's clients.
"We receive the information by mail or over the
Internet," she explained. "I do a lot of composite
pictures so the missionaries don't have to keep
shooting a lot of pictures to make sure
everybody's smiling or they all have their eyes
open."
Becky said she came to Bryan "because God
kept throwing it in front of me. People kept
saying, 'It's a great college.' I had a whole box
of material from colleges all over the United
States, but I felt like Bryan was where God
wanted me to go.
"My high school counselor asked where I
was applying, and I said, 'Bryan.' She asked me
where else, and I said the Bryan was the only
school. I said that if that's where God wants me,
He will make it possible. She said, That's nice,
but it's not wise.'
Through her years at Bryan, the idea that
"God is faithful" was reinforced again and again.
"I learned in a practical way that if you go where
God wants you, He will make it possible."
She didn't keep her nose buried in books
and publications, but also was involved with
Student Senate, the Bible Education Ministry,
Gimpers (then the puppet ministry of Practical
Christian Involvement), and worked in the
library and as an assistant to Dr. Dann Brown.
And now she is using the education and
skills honed at Bryan College to help others take
the message of Christ around the world.
Po litics
Two Bryan College students spent the first few days of the spring semester
in Washington, D.C., getting a close-up look at the 2004 presidential election
process, compliments of scholarships coordinated through the Appalachian
College Association.
Olivia Fessler of New Carlisle, Ohio, a junior, and Bonnie-Marie Yager
of Rockwood, Term., a freshman, received two of 20 scholarships, valued at
$9,000 each, for the program. According to the AC A, there are tentative plans
to include a trip to Washington in January 2005 for the presidential
inauguration, which would be included in the grant to the two students.
The Washington Center's "Inside Washington '04" seminar on current
political and media issues also will include a week at either the Democratic
party national convention in Boston in July or the Republican party's national
convention in New York in August. Both have opted for the GOP convention.
For both women, politics is a family affair. Bonnie-Marie's father is Roane
County mayor, and Olivia's mother is a state representative in Ohio.
"Politics and communications just runs in my blood," Olivia said. "This
is a unique blend of politics and media relations. To find something that
pulls them together just screams 'Olivia Fessler.' I think this is a once-in-a-
lifetime experience."
Bonnie-Marie agreed. "I don't think I'll ever get to do something like
this again," she said. "I'm enthralled with the behind-the-scenes part of
politics."
The January 2004 seminar in Washington featured two week-long classes,
"In Pursuit of the Presidency" and "Politics and the Media." The first session
dealt with issues and the process of the presidential campaign- The second
considered the relationship of Congress and the presidency, ethics, and First
Amendment issues. Mil
Olivia Fessler
Bonnie-Marie Yager
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Bryan President Dr. Stephen D. Livesay speaks with parents
of prospective students during a Caravan session in March.
Nearly 60 students and their family members came to visit
classes, meet with professors and students, and get a taste of
college life as they consider the benefits of a Bryan education.
Bryan Adopts
I Quality
nhancement Plan
The face of classroom education at Bryan
College will change dramatically in the coming
years as the college implements a Quality
Enhancement Plan (QEP) designed to take a good
program and make it better.
Academic Vice President Cal White said the
QEP came out of an in-depth evaluation of the
instructional program by faculty and
administrators as the college works toward
reaccreditation by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Part of the reaccreditation process, according
to Dean of Instruction Dr. Ken
Froemke, is to develop a plan to
strengthen the educational program.
Bryan's QEP will focus on two
goals, Dr. Froemke said. The first will
see students collaborating in class and
outside of class "more than they do
now. The goal is to see students
working together on projects,
presentations, and studying together
in class and after class.
"To some degree, faculty generally
present 45 to 50 minutes of classroom
lecture," he said. "The goal is to see
the students interacting with
information the professor has
presented, such as small group
discussions or other activities."
The second goal is to increase the
amount of practical off-campus
experiences for students in their major
field.
"We are going to offer faculty ways
and means to get students involved
in their discipline off campus through practica
and internships much like student teachers are
doing now," he said.
Dr. White pointed out that one of Bryan's
longstanding institutional goals is to teach students
to work cooperatively. The QEP, titled "Going
Beyond: New Ventures in Field Experience and
Collaborative Learning," focuses on this goal and
outlines areas of particular steps the college will
take over the next six years.
"We have a strong educational program, but
we want to help the faculty get information to
students in different ways, to address different
learning styles from the traditional lecture format,"
he said.
Administrators began the process of
implementing the QEP during a
presentation to the faculty in a
workshop that began the 2004 spring
semester in January. In February, the
plan was presented to students during
a chapel period. "We're excited to be
able to take this step to encourage
enhancing learning in new ways," he
said.
Bryan's Quality Enhancement Plan
is one of the early plans reviewed by
the Southern Association, and Dr.
Froemke was asked to present a report
on the college's experience to the
SACS convention in Nashville, Tenn.
this past fall.
Dr. Froemke and Dr. Betty Powell,
assistant vice president for academic
affairs at Warren Wilson College in
Asheville, N.C., spoke and answered
questions on "The QEP and the private
college."
The two discussed establishing
timelines, coordinating the QEP team,
conducting data gathering and analysis and
writing the quality enhancement plan.
Dr. Froemke's presentation was the first by a
Bryan administrator to a SACS convention, lilil
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NEW BASEBALL COACH SEES PROGRE
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Members of the 2004 Lions baseball team include, from left, front, David
Haynes, Brett Williams, Hudson Ellis, Brooks Walker, Elijah Peters,
James White, Ronnie Jones, Drew Cardin, Kevin Crawford, and Stephe,
Chapman. Back are Coach Joel Johnson, josh Carter, Mark Despagni,
Taylor Hasty, Jesse Naftel, Matt Day, Tim Pichotta, Luke Peters, B,
Wharton, and Asst. Coach Jack Traylor.
Bryan's second modern-era baseball season features a new coach, a small team,
id big dreams this spring.
Joel Johnson was named coach in December 2003, after five years at Toccoa Falls
allege. He was
named NCC AA South
Region Coach of the
Year at the Georgia
school in 2003.
Coach Johnson is
a graduate of
Southeastern College
in Lakeland, Fla.,
where he played
baseball and soccer.
Before Toccoa Falls, he
coached two years at
Crown College in
Minnesota.
The 2004 schedule
"was a lot tougher
than we would have
liked at the start of the
season," Coach Johnson said. "We've played two of the top 20 teams in the country,
and some other quality teams as well. We're making a lot of progress, but the opening
games were tough."
"Progress" is coming on defense, an area the coach said needs improvements.
"We're making a lot of errors, but I'm seeing improvements. The guys are keeping a
good attitude. It excites me to realize that when push comes to shove, they realize they
can be good. They're young guys; you'd like to groom them a little, but when they are
sophomores and juniors, nothing will scare them because they will have seen it all."
He thinks the second game against University of Rio Grande in mid-February may
have been a true demonstration of the team's potential. After losing the first game,
"we played a much better second game," he said "They came out hitting, good defense,
and pitching. It was exciting to see them put the first game behind them and maybe
turn a corner."
Adding to the challenge is the fact that the team has only 18 players. "It's good,
because they all get to play. But it's especially rough for the pitchers, because they
have to worry about playing another position. If injuries hit, we're in a world of hurt.
Even though pitchers play two positions, Coach Johnson sees pitching as a strength.
"Our pitchers are doing a good job, giving us a chance to win. And defense can be one
of our strengths. We have the talent. The players can do it when they get the confidence.
They need to improve offensively a little, but that will come with playing more."
Although on the job for less than three months, he is encouraged with recruiting
efforts already. "I think we can have 25 players next year, and the administration has
given me a goal of 30. I'm working on getting pitchers, outfielders, and another catcher.
If we get two guys at every position we'll have somebody we can put in if one gets
hurt or isn't playing well.
"The future looks so bright," he said. "This season will have ups and downs due
to the fact that we don't have a ton of players, but I really think the athletes are great
and are going to get better and better."
BASKETBALL
HONORS
NAIA
Liz Bass - Second Team All- American
Sarah Bass - Honorable Mention Ail-
American
Appalachian Athletic Conference
Lady Lioas
Liz Bass - Player of the Year
Liz Bass, Sarah Bass - First Team All-
Conference
Brittany Swanson - Second Team All-
Conference, All-Freshman Team
Liz Bass, Sarah Bass, Stephanie
Huttenhoff, Valerie Huttenhoff, Anna
Rusch, Kate Strunk, Katie White -
Academic All-Conference Team
NCCAA
Liz Bass - First Team All-American,
Mideast Region Player of the Year, All-
Mideast Region Team
Brittany Swanson, Katie White - All-
Mideast Region Team
Sarah Bass - First Team All-American,
Mideast Region Player of the Year
Runner-up, All-Mideast Region Team
Liz Bass, Anna Rusch, Kate Strunk,
Stephanie Huttenhoff, and Valerie
Huttenhoff - Academic All-American
Team
Lions
AAC Champions of Character
Dillon McElroy - Third Team All-
Conference
Jim Hanson, Dillon McElroy, Michael
Stone, Ryan Perkins, and Joe Graziano
- Academic All-Conference Team
NCCAA
Jim Hanson, First Team; Dillon McElroy,
Second Team; Chris Travis, Honorable
Mention - All-Mideast Region Team
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DY LIONS EARN BERTH IN NAIA NATION
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The Lady Lions basketball team took their 28-4 record to the NAIA national tournament in March, a dream come true for Coach Matt
Bollant and the team.
Talent, depth, and hard work combined to produce the third national tournament appearance in as many years, as the team had
played in the NCCAA nationals the previous two years.
"We had never qualified for the NAIA tournament, so it has been our No. 1 goal since I came to Bryan," Coach Bollant said, "We
enjoyed the NCCAA tournaments, but look at the NAIA as the big show for us."
The Lady Lions dropped a 68-69 last-second decision to Southwestern College of Kansas in the opening round of the national
tournament.
During the season, the Lady Lions were ranked as high as 13* in the NAIA national poll, and battled for the AAC title. Losses to
Brevard and Tennessee Wesleyan during the regular season, and a semifinal tournament loss to King dashed those hopes, but their second-
place conference finish turned out to be the ticket to the national tournament
One of the highlights for the team was its victory over Tennessee Wesleyan in February. After a two-point loss at home in December,
the Lady Lions roared back with a 12-point victory at Wesleyan, snapping the Lady Bulldogs' nation-leading 25 game winning streak.
Other highlights included victories over Lee and Cumberland University, NAIA Division I teams, "so I know we're capable of playing
high-level basketball," the coach said.
Going into the national tournament, Coach Bollant said for the team to succeed the girls must play well. "Our players know we can
go there and win, but if s up to us to play to the best of our ability. We've been a little bit of a one half team this year. We know we have
to play to our potential."
That potential is bolstered by the fact that three of the Lady Lions were among the top 15 players in the conference. Liz Bass repeated
as conference Player of the Year. She was joined on the All-Conference first team by her sister, Sarah, and freshman Brittany Swanson was
runner-up for conference Freshman of the Year.
"Our seniors over the past two years have a 57-13 record going into the nationals. They have left a spiritual legacy as well. I hope to
have seniors who can do this year after year, put God first and made a difference in
worlds," Coach Bollant said.
While five seniors graduate this spring, the coach is excited at the prospects for
new players next year. He has signed one of the top 30 prospects in Tennessee, and is
working with several other players who are interested in Bryan. "I think with our
returning players and the quality of girls we're recruiting, we should be even strong
as a team next season," he said.
YOUNG LIONS MAKE A STRONG
TOURNAMENT RU
The Lions basketball team reached the AAC tournament semifinals before
falling to preseason conference favorite King and ending a strong second-half
run.
Coach Morris Michalski praised the effort of his young club, which recorded
two regular-season wins over King, as well as victories over Tennessee Wesleyan
and Union. "There were signs of promise early on, and more signs late," the
coach said. "Our worst loss in the last month was by 10 points. We beat Covenant
by 23, and lost to Union by three in double overtime."
"The whole season we saw growing pains of a young team getting better.
We did grow up. Arguably, we should have been at the bottom of the conference.
We had only four returning players and 10 new players, but we finished with a
13-21 record and reached the tournament semifinals with the three best teams
the league."
The tournament was a highlight as "we hit the upper echelon of conference
play. We had hoped to be in a position to win, and we were on the doorstep."
Coach Michalski said, "Our weakest spots were point guard and power
forward, where guys I was counting on transferred out at the last minute because
of family health
problems." He praised
Dillon McElroy,
Jonathan Little, Michael
Stone, and Chris Travis,
his returning players,
for their efforts, and Jim
Hanson and Gabe
Johnson who stepped in
to bolster the squad.
He said he is
looking "for five or six
guys who can step in
right away and help us.
We need to expand our
point guard depth."
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Lions Baseball
Schedule
Date
Opponent
1/31
Trevecca Nazarene Univ (DH)
Away
2/3
TN Temple (DH)
A
2/7
Berry (DH)
A
2/10
Lee Univ (DH)
A
2/14
Univ of Rio Grande (DH)
HOME
2/20
Taylor Univ
H
2/21
Taylor Univ (DH)
H
2/27
TN Wesleyan*
H
2/28
TN Wesleyan* (DH)
H
3/5
Milligan* (DH)
H
3/6
Milligan*
H
3/8
Alice Uoyd"
A
3/9
Alice Lloyd* (DH)
A
3/11
Han nibal-LaG range (DH)
H
3/12
Brevard*
H
3/13
Brevard* (DH)
H
3/16
Oakland City Univ
H
3/17
Oakland City Univ (DH)
H
3/19
VA Intermont*
A
3/20
VA Intermont* (DH)
A
3/22
Buena Vista University
@ Bell South Park (Chattanooga)
3/26
Union College*
A
3/27
Union College" (DH)
A
3/30
Trevecca Nazarene Univ (DH)
H
4/2
Univ VA-Wise*
A
4/3
UVA-Wise* (DH)
A
4/8
Lee Univ (DH)
H
4/9
Montreat*
H
4/10
Montreat* (DH)
H
4/17
TN Temple Univ (DH)
H
4/12
Berry (DH)
H
4/23
King*
H
4/24
King* (DH)
H
4/30
Bluefield*
A
5/1
Bluefield* (DH)
A
Ryan Perkins goes in for a lay-up during i
game zvith Montreat late in the season.
ie Lions'
'Conference Game
AAC Tournament May 3-8 TBA
(DH) - Double header
Bold denotes home game
Athletic Training
RECOMMENDED FOR
ACCREDITATION
Bryan College's Athletic Training Education Program
has been recommended for accreditation by the national
accrediting body at its April meeting, college officials have
been notified.
Mike Weller, athletic training program director, said
the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in
Athletic Training notified him the committee will forward
its recommendation to the Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Approval
is considered a formality.
"This is the oalmination of four years of work from
curriculum design, implementation of a major, a self-study
and site visit by JRC-AT to reach this point," Mr. Weller
said. "Only four
schools in
Tennessee have
accredited
ergraduate
athletic training
programs, and
Bryan would be
the fifth. Only the
University of
Tennessee at
a graduate
program." In
addition, Bryan
would be one of 18 schools among the 107 members of the
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities with an
accredited athletic tiaining program.
Effective this past January, students may qualify to take
a certification examination to become a certified athletic
trainer only by studying at a CAAHEP- accredited
institution. In the Bryan College, program, students must
complete a minimum of 800 hours of clinical experience,
addition to their classroom studies, to earn a Bachelor
of Science degree in athletic training.
Information about the Bryan College athletic training
program is available on the college web site, click on
"Academics," then click on "Division of Social Science"
and follow the links to Exercise and Health Science.
12
Faculty/Staff
Notes
COACH MATT BOLLANT and the
women's basketball team ran a clinic for two
high school teams in Orlando, Fla., in
January. Coach Bollant directed drills and
shared the Gospel at the end of the clinic.
DR. DAVID FOUTS has written a
chapter entitled "The Incredible Numbers
of the Hebrew Kings," for a new book, Giving
the Sense: Understanding and Using Old
Testament Historical Texts.
DR. STEPHEN LIVESAY attended the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
conference in Nashville in December with
| DR. CAL WHITE and DR. KEN FROEMKE.
Dr. Froemke presented a paper on
) developing a quality enhancement plan to
comply with the SACS' reaffirmation process.
Dr. Livesay attended the Council of Christian
Colleges and Universities' President's
Institute in Arlington, Va., Jan. 31-Feb. 4, and
the National Religious Broadcasters
Association conference in Charlotte, N.C.,
with Alumni Relations Director TERRY
HILL, '71, in February.
DR. SIGRID LUTHER and MRS. ANN
POPE presented a two-piano recital for the
Cleveland, Tenn., Music Club in November.
Dr. Luther attended the Music Teachers
National Association Southern Division
meeting and competitions in Greensboro,
N.C., in January.
MR. JOHN STONESTREET
represented Bryan College and Summit at
an advisory meeting for the founding of a
Christian high school in Pittsburgh, Pa., in
December. He addressed a parents' dinner
for the Signal Mountain, Tenn., Home
Educators support group in January. In
January, he spoke at Compass, a new youth
leadership conference sponsored by Summit
Ministries and others in New Zealand. He
spoke at Madison Bible Church in Madison,
Ala., in February.
"I was so anxious
for him to begin
speaking; I didn't
even open my
hymnal . - ."
remember when 1 was a student at Bryan
that I really got excited about one
particular chapel. The famous Christian
philosopher and author Francis Schaffer was
coming to speak, and I could hardly contain
myself.
I got to chapel early, slid into my assigned
seat, and prepared my notebook and pen to
take copious notes from this man from L' Abri,
Switzerland. In walked this little gray-haired
man, decked out in his knickers and
suspenders straight out the Shirley Temple
movie Heidi.
I was so anxious for him to begin
speaking; I didn't even open my hymnal for
the opening song and hoped that Ray Locy
would not lead us in singing all five verses,
which he did anyway.
Dr. Schaffer finally mounted the stage
and I was ready. Wow! He started out using
the word "proclivity," and I didn't have the
foggiest notion of its meaning. The rest of
his message drifted over my head like
London fog in the dead of winter. I was so
disappointed about not understanding what
he was talking about that I really began to
believe what most of my professors at Bryan
had been telling me — I was intellectually
challenged.
But I did write down the word
"proclivity" and after chapel raced to the
library to look up its meaning. Dr. Schaffer
had said that evangelical Christians have a
proclivity for God's Word. The dictionary
gives us this definition of proclivity: a natural
inclination.
In traveling across the country and
visiting with Bryan alums, it's interesting to
note what most remember and appreciate
most about their Bryan College education.
Tune after time I hear this resounding phrase:
"Christ above all." Yes, Bryan alumni have a
proclivity, a natural inclination, for our motto.
I want to encourage you in the area of
your proclivity for God's Word. An essay by
Dr. John Piper, who spoke in chapel last year,
has meant a lot to me as I have been reading
his book, A Godward Life. The essay, entitled
"Prayfully Ransack the Bible: Pondering the
Both- And of Prayer and Study," challenges
us to:
Pray and Read - Read the Word. God
willed that the greatest mysteries of life be
revealed through reading.
Pray and Study - Read II Timothy 2:15.
"Be diligent to . . .accurately handle the word
of truth." That means work at the Word if
you want the most from it.
Pray and Ransack - Our approach to the
Bible should be like a miser in the gold rush
or a fiancee who has lost her engagement
ring. God ordains that He will give to those
who seek with all their heart (Jeremiah 29:11).
Pray and Think - In II Timothy 2:7, Paul
tells Timothy how to read his letter: " Think
over what I say, far the Lord will give you
understanding in everything. "
As for prayer, I quote the famous Scottish
preacher Robert Louis McCheynne who said,
"A man is what he is when he is on his knees,
and nothing more."
May God continue to bless you as you
exercise your proclivity for His Word, prayer,
and your college motto: Christ above all. nil
Demonstrate God's
Working In The World
If Christians are to be salt and light, we must
understand God's working in our lives and His way of
using believers in society, Bryan's Christian Life
Conference speaker said as the semester began in
January.
Dr. Jay Kesler, former president of Youth for Christ
and of Taylor University, said the Christian life begins
with God. "We come to God when the Holy Sprit
prompts us." Our response to that calling, and our
understanding of God's way of reaching a lost humanity,
determines our effectiveness as servants of God.
He suggested that the deeper
message of I John 4 goes beyond
the obvious understanding that,
as believers, we are children of
God. "The implicit message is that
I must be worth loving. Somehow,
God has decided I am worth His
effort. We receive imparted
worth"
If we are worth loving, we
should understand that "I am a
unique creation of a Holy God,
made for His purposes." That fact
should not make us proud, he
said, because "the Gospel is not
opposed to the ego, but to egotism;
it is not opposed to self, it is
opposed to selfishness."
Then, as creatures loved by
God, "we are free to love others. We are to love our
neighbor as we love ourselves. If we are full of self-
loathing and hate ourselves, we can't love other people."
But as we accept our worth in God's eyes and love
each other, "we begin to experience community, family,
and wholeness. We are called to community so the
watching world can say, 'behold how they love each
other/"
While believers are called to community, we also
are called to be light and salt in the world. "We are a
citizenship within a citizenship," Dr. Kesler said. "We
live in America, go to the same fast-food restaurants,
cheer for the same teams, but our souls have a piece of
different knowledge, that Tesus shall reign where 'er
the sun does its successive journeys run.'"
God doesn't use this dual citizenship in the same
way U.S. citizenship works. "Some people think the
Bible teaches that we will elect people to office and then
impose our views on everybody else," he said. "The
Bible doesn't teach that. It teaches that a minority will
transform a majority."
Citing biblical metaphors, Dr.
Kesler told students they need to
be salt, light, and live as sheep
among wolves to fulfill their God-
given roles in the world.
"Salt is a minority element," he
said. "It doesn't take a scoop
shovel to salt a roast, but when
you salt it, you can't un-salt it.
Regardless of what discipline you
study at Bryan, bloom where you
are planted. Salt that place with
the fruit of the spirit."
Light, he suggested, means
Christians represent absolutes in
a world of relativism. "Because
mere is a God, mere is such a thing
as right and wrong, true and
false," he said. "There are
absolutes. 'In the beginning, God created the heavens
and the earth.' Either that is true, or, if it's not, Katie bar
the door."
Because God calls believers to be sheep among
wolves, he said students "will go out into a hostile world
and experience everything the hostile world has to
offer." As Christians, we are empowered to endure -
and triumph - through trials and, "if you understand
this principle of salt, light, and sheep, you will impact
the world as Christ's children." Nil
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—50s
GLENN CRUMLEY, '52, is
grateful for successful heart
surgery and for a knee
replacement late in 2003. His wife,
Marjorie, spent much of the year
as a nurse for Glenn. They
continue their ministry with Bible
clubs and in their church, and
continue to pray that God will
send workers to Africa, where they
served for many years.
DAVID NAFF, '52, has
published a collection of stories
he heard during his more than 35
years in Africa. He has chosen
versions of the stories that can be
used to illustrate various
applications of Scripture, and has
included questions and comments
for discussion.
JIM and ADRIENNE (KERR)
REESE, both '56, received The
Governor General's Caring
Canadian Award in 2003 in
recognition of their many years of
voluntary service for founding and
developing Christian Horizons
ministries. Christian Horizons
operates more than 160 programs
across Ontario, Canada, to provide
residential care for more than 1,000
developmentally challenged
persons. Their ministry grew
following the birth of a mentally
and physically challenged son, one
of their five children, in 1963. Jim
is pastor emeritus of Benton Street
Baptist Church in Kitchener,
Ontario, where he served for 25
years as associate and senior
pastor. Jim continues to minister
in preaching and music ministries,
and Adrienne lectures on creation
science. Their address is Jim Reese
Ministries, 61 Avon Rd., Kitchener,
Ontario N2B 117, or by email at
jareese@golden.net.
JEM PITTS, '56x, is recovering
from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident in September
in Morocco. Jim was returning
home at night from taking a friend
to the doctor when he happened
upon a truck stopped in his lane
without lights or markers. Jim and
his wife, Barbara, report they were
able to help poor families in their
village tap into city water supplies
last fall.
CHARLES "SPUD," '56, and
Charlotte WILLOUGHBY spent
most of November 2003
ministering in Cuba. Spud taught
at the seminary near Placetas, and
Charlotte did counseling with
women.
RICHARD, '60, and FAITH
(ALLEM), 70, WILLIAMSON
have retired in Ocilla, Ga. Faith
was an elementary teacher and
Richard was a principal and
assistant superintendent in the
Irwin County school system. They
have four children: NAOMI
SCOTT, '82; CYNTHIA
WALKER, '84; Mike; and
STEVEN, '90; and nine
grandchildren.
BECKY (BOLLMAN), '63, and
Paul MARCY are adjusting to
semi-retirement following Paul's
retirement from Wheaton College,
where he worked for 29 years.
(NEUMANN), 75, PUGYAO
plan to take a group of college
students and staffers and a group
of high school students to the
Philippines this summer for short-
term missions experiences. Their
son Steven is in the Army, and
their son Phillip is a Marine.
BITSY TURNER, 76, lives in
Dayton, Tenn., where she
continues her computer service
business and maintains a hobby
of training dogs.
ESTHER (TURNER), 77, and
Dale LESLIE live in Equador
where they work with the Posan
people. They also assist in giving
tours and with ranger training at
a nearby national park. Their
children are Rachael and Xavier.
DAVID, 77, and Lesa
TURNER live in Hermitage,
Term., and teach at a Christian
school in Nashville. They have
four children: Calista, Justin,
Steven, and Donnie.
DR. MILDRED (WOMBLE),
78, and her husband, Dr. Doyse
THOMPSON celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary May
18, 2003. Mildred is retired from
teaching but serves as president
of the Tennessee Valley Baptist
Women's Missionary Union and
on the executive board of the
Tennessee Baptist WMU.
MORRIS, 79, and CATHY
(ROBERTSON), 78, BARNETT
adopted a sibling group of five
children in April, children ranging
in age from 12 to 3. Two of their
older children have moved out,
so eight are home now. Morris
and Cathy celebrated their 25th
wedding anniversary in August,
TOM, 75, and Alice SMITH
were married March 16, 2002, in
Greenville, S.C. Tom and Alice live
in Taylors, S.C
"it*
■*■ M
Morris and Cathy Burnett with
eight of their children.
Tommy and Alice Smith
Nard and SANDY
PAMELA (HENRY), '81,
ROWE and her husband,
Michael, live in Barnesville, Ga.,
where Pam is a home school mom
and Michael is a quality engineer
at NACOM. They have four
children: Miriam, 17; Nathaniel,
13; Abigail, 11; and Somerville, 9.
VALERIA (BELL), '82,
WILKINS and her daughters
Lauran, 11, and Emily, 9, are
adjusting to life without their
husband and father, John, who
died in January 2003, after a 15-
year battle with cancer They took
a six-week trip across country this
past summer, sightseeing and
visiting family and friends.
Valeria is working as a substitute
teacher, and reopened her music
studio in January, offering lessons
in piano and voice. They continue
their family's ministry to students
at Bucknell University, offering
students a home off campus when
they need to get away.
DEAN and BARBARA
PRATT, both '82, are in their 22nd
year of ministry at Grace Bible
Church in Hudson, Ea. Dean
spent part of December 2003 in
Belarus teaching, and a team from
the church took a summer
missions trip to the Czech
Republic. Their daughter still has
not recovered from Lymes'
disease contracted from a tick bite
then and the Pratts are asking for
anyone having suggestions to
email them at
dpratt5@yahoo.com.
BUI and NORMA JEAN
(KENNEDY), '82x, JANCEWICZ
report that the first draft of the
Naskapi New Testament has been
completed, and the process of
checking the translation has
begun. The family is living in
Norwich, Conn., this year as
daughter Elizabeth takes her
senior year in high school and son
Nicodemus is in seventh grade.
Their son, Bill, is a senior in
college.
RUTH (SUBR1S), '82, WONG
met Matt Benson, director of
spiritual formation and leadership
development, during his visit to
Micronesia scouting possible
missions programs for Bryan
students. Ruth and her husband,
Benhart, and her brother-in-law,
Billy Kartai, who is chief of staff
to the president of the Republic
of Palau, had dinner, and Matt
said Ruth recalled with fondness
her days at Bryan. She works in
the finance department for the
government of Palau,
Ruth and Benhart Wong, Matt
Benson, and Billy KartaL
NAOMI (WILLIAMSON), '82,
SCOTT is a loan officer in
Jacksonville, Fla. She and her
husband, Richard, have two
children, Adam, 18, and Ashley, 17.
DWIGHT TALBOT, '83, and
Ruth Ann Langham were married
Dec. 20, 2003, in Fairmont, W.Va.
Dwight and Ruth Ann Talbot
DARYL W. WIGGINS, '83, is
CEO for Support Services of
Virginia, Inc., (SSVA) which serves
mentally retarded adults in four
day support centers and 15
residential homes. Daryl helped
establish the company with the
founding president in 1994 and is
celebrating his 10th year as CEO.
SSVA serves 75 adults with
disabilities in the day support
program and has 45 adults
in the residential program. Daryl
is responsible for writing and
implementing policy and practice,
and is the company liaison with
state regulatory agencies. He also
serves as president of the Virginia
State Chapter of the American
Association on Mental
Retardation, and has been
chairman of the Community
Association for People with
Mental Retardation for nine years.
Daryl can be contacted at
DarylCEOSSVA@aolcom.
DON, '83, and CATHY
(DOSS), '85x, live in Dallas, Texas,
where Don works with an office
furnishings company. They have
five children: Don David, Marcia,
Caitlin, Arielle, and Jon Michael.
ROLFE HENRY, '83x, is an
engineer for Criterion Technology
in Thomaston, Ga. He and his
wife, Jancne, live in Barncsville,
Ga., with their children Natalie,
Phillip, David, Joseph, Juliette, and
Margaret.
JERRY and CINDY
(WILLIAMSON) WALKER, both
'84, returned home for a six-month
furlough from their ministry in
Papua New Guinea. One of their
goals for their time in the States is
for their children, Nathan, Ryan,
and Leslie, to strengthen their ties
with the United States, since they
have spent so much of their lives
overseas.
DWIGHT MAINS, '84x, has
been promoted to director of U.S.
and Candadian operations for
Robinson Solutions, a member of
the Tyco International Group of
companies. Dwight, SUSAN
(MEADOWS), '84x, and their
children, Megan, Doug, and Bryan
live in Holt, Mich., where Susan
is a homemaker.
JEFF, '84, and ANGELA
(HOWELL), '84x, NYBERG report
from their home in Prosper, Texas,
that Jeff recently relinquished
responsibilities at Cornerstone
Baptist Church in Piano. They are
focusing their efforts toward
church planting through their
Stepping Stones church planting
ministry.
STEVEN, '84x, and REBECCA
(TURNER), '85x, BUCHANAN
live in Gloucester, Va., with their
children Ben, Liz, Daniel, and
Esther. Steven is stationed with
the Army in Korea.
SUSIE (VARGA), '85, TUCKER
has been named director of
compensation for the State of
Tennessee. She oversees a division
responsible for designing and
maintaining an equitable salary
plan for 40,000 state employees.
Her husband, Ray, is a geographic
information systems consultant
for the state Department of
Transportation. Susie and Ray
were married in 2000, and live
outside of Nashville.
Susie and Ray Tucker
BRIAN, '85, and Fran GEIGER
report from their home in Rowlett,
Texas, that Brian's cancer remains
stable. He has been able to work
full-time, and he and Fran traveled
for a sales convention to
Switzerland this past year. Their
children are Chad, 13; A.J., 9; and
Nikki,6.
BOB, '86, and AMY
(BECKHAM), '87, HAY, with their
sons Alan and Andy, have moved
to Fort Mill, S.C., to live, as Bob has
been named candidate coordinator
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COLLEEN (FISCHER), '86, and
John MISIOLEK live in
Qementon, N.J., where Colleen
home schools their three children,
Matthew, 13; Danielle, 11; and
Andrew, 9. Colleen and John plan
to direct vacation Bible school at
their church this summer, their
14th year in that role.
BRIAN, '87x, and DONNA
(HOWELL), '87, MACKENZIE,
live in Arlington, Texas, with their
four sons, Jesse, 11; Kevin, 9; Adam,
5; and Seth, 4. Brian is general
manager of Howell's Aircraft
Service in Grand Prairie and
Donna is a full-time mom. They
keep busy with church, school, and
sports.
Brian and Donna MacKenzie, Jesse,
Keuin, Adam, and Seth.
Scott and NAN (COX), '87x,
MORRIS rejoiced at Thanksgiving
for the memories their family made
at their home in Birmingham, Ala.,
as they prepare to move to a new
home.
Matt, Randy, Rebecca, Katherine, and
Gregory Morris.
BONNIE (WAGLER), '88, and
Chris WILLIAMS announce the
birth of their daughter, Kylie Marie,
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on Oct. 25, 2003. Kylie weighed 8
lbs., 10 oz., and was 21 inches long.
She joins big brother Tyler. Bonnie
and Chris continue to work with
youth and are AWANA leaders.
acquaintances at that address or
by email at holst@bright.net.
for Dayton (Teno.) City School and
Renae is a work-at-home mom.
Chris and Bonnie Williams, Tyler
and Kylie.
PAULA (HAMMAR), '89, and
Mark ROMANG are the parents
of twins, Matthew and Luke, born
Oct. 25, 2000. The boys were born
six weeks prematurely, and
Matthew has experienced
developmental problems. The
Romangs live in Liberty, Mo.
Luke and Matthew Romang
Jim and BETH (HORNISH), '90,
ALMACK announce the birth of
their son, Daniel Bryan, on Nov. 8,
2003. Daniel weighed 9 lbs., 6 oz.,
and was 21 inches long. The family
lives in Concord, N.C.
STEVEN WILLIAMSON, '90,
lives in Carrollton, Texas, with his
wife, MELLISSA (JONES), '89,
and their two children, Davis and
Cara.
JENNIFER (REYNOLDS), '91,
and Vern KJNSEY are rejoicing
that they have been able to move
to a larger home, near their former
residence, in Seminole, Fla. Jennifer
works full-time as music director
at their church, and Vern teaches
at a Christian school. Their children
are McKayla, 7, and Jameson, 5.
GREG, '92, and Sharon HOLST
announce the birth of their third
son, Philip Andrew James Hoist,
on Dec. 31, 2002. Philip joins older
brothers Jonathan, 6, and Nathan,
3. Greg works for Bank One's
mutual fund company, One Group
Investments, and recently received
his MBA from Capital University
in Columbus, Ohio. The Hoists live
at 7661 Degood Rd., Ostrander,
Ohio, 43061, and would love to
hear from friends and
Philip Hoist
Shawn and MELANIE
(TREAT), '94, KELL send greetings
from Waynesboro, Pa., where
Shawn is the pastoral assistant and
youth director at Grace Baptist
Church. Shawn and Melanie are
the parents of two children,
Schuyler, 3, and Haley, 1. Melanie
is a homemaker.
Shawn, Haley, Schuyler, and
Melanie Kelt
MATT and TIFFANY (EARLE)
BRYAN, both '94, are preparing to
return home to Greenville, S.C.,
when Matt completes his residency
in dermatology in Little Rock, Ark.,
this summer. Matt will join a
dermatology practice, and Tiffany
plans to continue to be a stay-at-
home mom for the family, which
includes Everett, 4; Belle, 2 1/2;
and Madeline, 1.
Malt and Tiffany Bryan, Everett,
Belle, ana Madeline.
DAVID ALBAN, '95, has been
named assistant principal at
Hanover High School in Hanover,
Pa.
MATTHEW, '95, and RENAE
(SPEICH1NGER), '97, MARCUS
announce the birth of Melanie
Jasmine on Nov. 11, 2003. Melanie
weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz., and was 21
1/2 inches long. She joins sister
McKenzie, 2. Matthew is
information technology director
Mall and Renae Marcus,
McKinzie and Melanie.
GLYNN, '95, and Angie STONE
announce the birth of their first
child, Trey (Glynn, 111), on Oct. 6,
2003. Trey weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz.,
and was 18 1/2 inches long. The
Stone family lives in Rome, Ga.,
where Glynn is pastor of West
Rome Baptist Church.
Trey Stone
BETHANY (PHINNEY), '95,
and Bryan HICKS announce the
birth of their daughter, Katie
Isabella Grace, on Sept. 30, 2003.
Katie Grace joins big brothers
Aiden, 4, and Aury, 2. The Hicks
family lives in Shenandoah, Va.,
where Bethany is a full-time mom.
Aiden, Aury, and Katie Grace Hides.
JENNIFER (BRASHER), '96,
and Reid DALE live in
Waynesville, N.C, with their
children, Ian Reid, 3, and Julie-Joy
Susie, 2. Jennifer and Reid met at
Columbia International University,
where she earned her Master of
Arts degree in counseling. She is
a full-time mom for her family and
helps facilitate a neighborhood
women's Bible study.
ANNETTE SHARPE, '96, and
Matthew Cummings were
married Aug. 23, 2003, in
Nashville, Term. Bridesmaids
included Bryan alumni SARAH
(SHARPE), '93, WADE;
SUSANNA (SHARPE), '99,
BIEDERMAN; LYN (AMIS), '95,
TRAMMELL; KAREN
(TRAMMELL), '96, MARSALIS;
and DR JENNIFER GRUENKE,
'96. Annette and Matthew live in
Philadelphia, Pa., where Matt
teaches high school English and
Annette works as a family nurse
practitioner in a Christian clinic
serving the Hispanic population
of Philadelphia.
MARK and WENDY
(TAYLOR) DAVIDSON, both
'96, had an eventful 2002 as their
second son, Ryan Taylor, was
born; Mark was graduated from
the Medical College of Georgia
in May; and the family moved to
Birmingham, Ala., where Mark
has begun his internship, to be
followed by a residency in
anesthesiology. Ryan was born
Sept 7, weighed 9 lbs., 13 oz., and
was 23 inches long. He joins big
brother Will, 2.
Will and Ryan Davidson
RICKY and HILARY (DAVIS)
SMITH, both '96, recently got
together with DAVID, '98, and
ANGIE (SKERJANEC), '99,
WILKINSON and their boys,
and with Hilary's sister, ERIN
DAVIS, '02, in West Palm Beach,
Fla. Ricky is associate pastor at
Piney Grove Baptist Church in
Fortson, Ga., and Hilary is
enjoying being a stay-at-home
mom with their daughter,
Tennyson.
BRAD, '97, and BARBARA,
'98, WING announce the birth
of their son, FJizah Blaine, on July
19, 2003. Brad is youth pastor at
Hunt Springs Baptist Church in
Sanford, N.C., and Barbara is a
staff accountant in the corporate
office of The Pantry convenience
store chain. Brad expects to
complete his Master of Divinity
degree at Southeastern
Theological Seminary this spring.
Elijah Wing
MATT and ANDREA
(KEMP) BOSTIC, both '97, live
in Frederick, Md. This past year,
Matt gave up his youth pastor
position at their church and
became general manager and a
personal trainer at the Gold's
Gym in Frederick. Andrea is a
stay-at-home mom to their three
daughters, Alea Marie, 5; Olivea
Mae, 3; and Emelea Macey, 1.
Alea, Olivea, and Emelea Boslic.
GABE, '97, and GAYLE
(COUCH), '98,
HIMMELWRIGHT announce
the birth of their twins, Reagan
Katherene and Ryan Matthew,
on Sept. 15, 2003. Reagan
weighed 4 lbs., 3 oz., and Ryan
weighed 4 lbs., 10 oz. The
Himmelwrights live in Virginia
Beach, Va., where Gabe owns his
own hardwood flooring
company and Gayle has
completed course work for a
Ph.D. degree in
Communications.
'98, with their son, Leo, have
moved back to Statesville, N.C.,
from Japan, where they have
lived for the past several years.
They bought a house less than
a mile from Statesville Christian
School where John is once again
teaching band and fine arts.
Akari is staying home with Leo.
SHARON WOOD, '98, and
Matt Cochran were married
Nov. 29, 2003, in Mauldin, S.C.
Matt and Sharon live in
Greenville, S.C, where Matt
works for Executive Kitchens
and Sharon works as a closing
coordinator at her father's law
office. Bryan alumni at the
wedding included CLAUDIO,
'96, and NICOLE, '95, ARIAS;
BRAD and ELIZABETH
(TIDWELL) JOHNSON, both
'98; ALICIA MATHERS, '98;
WHITNEY (DEAL), '97x,
REXFORD, who served as
matron of honor; and
MATTHEW HARGRAVES,
Matt and Sharon Cochran
ALLISON WOMBLE, '98,
and Tommy Haupert were
married Feb. 19, in Rising Fawn,
Ga. Allison is a publisher
working at True North Custom
Publishing in Chattanooga,
Tenn., and occasionally teaches
rhetoric and composition at the
University of Tennessee-
Chattanooga. Tommy is a
physical therapist who owns his
own practice in Dunlap, Tenn.
They live in Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.
Tennyson Smith
Reagan and Ryan Himmelwright
JOHN and AKARI
(SAKAGUCHI) BAILEY, both
GREG and ASHLEY
(MCDONALD)
SOVEREIGN, both '99, joined
Crossover Communications
International at the mission's
headquarters in Columbia, S.C.
They organize and lead
mission trips for students and
adults. Their son, Caedmon, is
2.
Ashley, Caedmon, and Greg Sovereign.
Will and JENNY (SELLS),
'99, MORTON announce the
birth of their son, Alpha Paul,
on Aug. 28, 2003. Alpha
weighed 9 lbs., 10 1/2 oz., and
was 20 inches long. The
Mortons live in Morton, DL
BRANDON, '99, and
TAMMY (DOEJAAREN), '00,
BALLARD announce the birth
of their first child, Ella Denise,
on Aug. 26, 2003. Ella weighed
5 lbs., 7 oz., and was 18 1/2
inches long. Brandon is
enjoying his third year of
teaching eighth grade math at
a middle school in Trenton, Ga.,
and Tammy is a stay-at-home
mom.
Allison and Tommy Haupert
Ella Ballard
SUSANNA (SHARPE), '99,
and Kyle BIEDERMAN
announce the birth of their first
child, Jasmine Renae, on Nov.
24, 2003. Jasmine weighed 8
lbs., 8 oz. This past year, the
Biedermans traveled to Hawaii
for a vacation with his family
and to Tennessee for the
wedding of her sister,
ANNETTE SHARPE, '96, and
Matthew Cummings. The
Bicdcrman family lives in
Eagle River, Alaska.
Kyle, Susanna, and Jasmine
Biederman.
ANNA (DAVIS), '99, and
Hinh TANG announce the
birth of their first child, Sydney
Nichole, on Sept. 12, 2002.
Anna earned a Master's
degree in science education
from Georgia State University
and is a stay-at-home mom.
Hinh is employed by Alcoa.
The Tang family lives in
Ciunming, Ga.
Anna and Sydney Tang
ANDY BOWERS, '99,
recently returned from
spending six months in Iraq
as a financial advisor for the
Department of Defense. He
helped the Coalition
Provisional Authority (CPA)
and the Iraqi Government
Council issue contracts to
rebuild Iraq, working at the
CPA headquarters in a former
presidential palace. During his
time in Iraq he visited the cities
of Babylon and Nineveh.
Andy Bowers and a picture of
Saddam Hussein.
KELLY GRIFFIS, '00, and
Corey Gilbert were married
July 12, 2003. The couple is
living in Lancaster, Texas.
JOSHUA, '00, and Carmela
DAUGEREAU are full-time
church planters in Udine, Italy,
with Saints Equipped to
Evangelize Bible Institute. He
also serves as the on-field
director of ABC English
Language Institute. Joshua and
Carmela may be reached by
email at idaugereau@msn.com.
She works part-time at their
church.
Joshua and Carmela Daugereau
MINDY (BAKER) '00,
MCKECHNIE and her
husband, Peter, have been
called as interim staff members
at Second Presbyterian Church
in Knoxville, Tenn. Mindywill
serve as interim director of
Christian education and
programming, and Peter as
interim associate pastor.
COLLEEN SHEDDAN,
'00x, and Jason McCowan
were married in Dayton,
Tenn., Nov. 22, 2003.
STEVE and KERI-LYNN
(LESTMANN) PAULSON,
both '00, announce the birth
of their first child, Lucy Claire,
on Dec. 10, 2003. Lucy
weighed 6 lbs., 8 oz., and was
20 in. long. Steve and Keri-
Lynn live in Dayton, Term.,
where Steve is helpdesk
technician for the Bryan
information technology
department.
BEN, '01, and ELIZABETH
(YOUNG), '98, CARDEN
announce the birth of their
daughter, Rachael Nichole, on
Nov. 24, 2003. Rachael
weighed 9 lbs., 2 oz., and was
22 in. long. The Carden family
lives in Chattanooga, Tenn.
RUSTY, '01, and JENNIFER
(FERRELL), '00, KALENZA
announce the birth of their first
child, Kayla Grace, on July 6,
2003. Kayla weighed 9 lbs., 3
oz. Rusty is an assistant vice
president in the change
management group at Bank of
America, doing database and
application management.
Jennifer left her position at
Wacovia Bank in September to
spend more time with Kayla.
Kayla Kalenza
DANIEL EVANS, '02, and
RACHEL HELD, '03, were
married Oct. 25, in Dayton,
Tenn. Dan and Rachel live in
Chattanooga, Tenn.
ADAM VAN PELT, '03, is
working as a vocational
rehabilitation counselor at
Aurora Case Management in
Shrewsbury, Pa. He is working
with individuals who have
physical challenges who are
being served by the worker's
compensation system in
Maryland. Adam lives in
Hellam, Pa.
TARA BOSE, '03, and Adam
Smith were married Aug. 1,
2003, in Nashville, Tenn.
With The Lord
GEORGIE (JEWELL), '35x,
O'SHAUGHNESSY of Flint,
Mich., died Oct. 22, 2003. She is
survived by a sister.
EARL W. PECK, SR., '49x,
died Dec. 5, 2003, after a lengthy
illness in Orlando, Ha. Survivors
include his wife, LILLIAN
(BOGARD), '45, PECK two
daughters, BARBARA (PECK),
73, REMINGTON and
REBECCA (PECK), '76x,
RATHMANN; two sons, Earl W.
Peck Jr. and Charles Ray Peck;
and a sister, REBECCA (PECK),
'40, HOYT. He had worked as a
teacher, in sales, and as a
plumber.
KENNETH N. SEWALL, '54,
of Bloomfield N.J., died Feb. 4.
He is survived by his wife,
BARBARA (CRANDALL), '55,
SEWALL, and a son. Ken was
retired after 36 years as a
technical writer for Bell Labs,
Western Electric, and Bell
Communications Research. He
also served as a deacon, teacher,
and Bible school superintendent
at his church.
THOMAS SACHER, '56x, of
Stroudsburg, Pa., died May 20,
2003. He is survived by his wife,
Joyce Sacher, and three children.
Dr. WARREN ALLEM '57, of
Rocky Mount, Va., died Oct. 15,
2003. He was a pastor, evangelist,
and educator. He is survived by
his children, John Allem; Rachel
Ingals; FAITH WILLIAMSON,
'70; Grace Mahoney; Priscilla
Trice; Susanna Peterson; Rebecca
Sahh three brothers; and two
sisters, GERTRUDE
HOLMGREN and SARAH
NEWCOMER, both '43x; 29
grandchildren and 27 great-
grandchildren.
WESLEY W. HATCH, '66x,
died Aug. 15, 2003 in St.
Petersburg, Fla.
Joshua Nichols, 13, son of Dan
and MARTHA (K1RTLEY), '78x,
NICHOLS, died in a hunting
accident near Cordova, Alaska.
He is survived by his parents,
brothers, and grandparents
CHARLES, '51, and Mary
KIRTLEY.
ROBERTA. PETERSON, JR.,
'78, of Galloway Township, N.J.,
died Aug. 1, 2003. He was
headmaster and teacher at the
Pilgrim Academy in Egg Harbor
N.J. He is survived by his wife,
Susanna Allem Peterson, seven
children, his mother, sister, and
two brothers.
LARRY BELL, '81, of
Knoxville, Term., died Dec. 26,
2003, after a brief illness. He was
a nurse. He is survived by his
wife, Lora, two children, and his
sister, VALERIA (BELL)
WILKINS, '82.
REBEKAH (BATCHELDER),
'97, SIMS, died Dec.17, 2003,
after a long illness. She is
survived by her husband,
Joshua, of Clearwater, Kan.;
sister; parents; and
grandmothers.
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to serve growing interest
Growing interest and a
commitment to expand the ministry
of the Summit at Bryan College are
the driving forces behind plans for
two Summit sessions this summer.
Summit Director John Stonestreet
said comments such as "Every
person who considers themselves to
be a Christian should be required to
attend Summit! It will totally change
they way you view every aspect of
life," were common from students.
An adult participant in the week-
long Biblical Integration Workshop
said, "I thought I knew what it meant
to be a light in a dark world until
Summit. It has changed
everything!"
"Summit alumni and
people like James Dobson and
Chuck Colson understand the
powerful impact of a two-week
concentration on biblical
worldview and how it should
conference."
Two sessions - July 4 to 16 and
18 to 30 - allows the Summit at
Bryan to offer practical training in
worldviews, apologetics,
leadership, and vocation to some
600 high school and college
students. "Our number one goal is
for students to leave understanding
what faith has to do with life,
including their studies. We want
them to leave here with a biblical
view of God, the Bible, themselves,
the world and their place in it," Mr.
Stonestreet said. "We are training
students for ministry, not
occupational, but
vocational - a life
service in
education, politics,
journalism, science
- whatever
vocation they go
into so they can
be applied to
every area of
life," Mr.
Stonestreet
said. "That's
what The
Summit at
Bryan College
offers
students and,
in one-week sessions, adults, this
summer."
In 2003, about 100 more students
attended than in previous years. "All
together, we had about 500 students,
more than we could handle in one
session," he said. "Plus, we had about
twice as many as before in the adult
take a Christian worldview with
them."
While the Summit sessions may
last just two weeks, follow-up
continues throughout the year. "We
send out newsletters to our
graduates periodically, and have an
email database to help them keep in
touch with each other. We want to
provide networking for Christians
who understand their calling and
want to help each other."
Adults interested in Summit
training have a week-long session
available July 18-23. "I'm
unbelievably excited about the adult
program," Mr. Stonestreet said. "We
realize the best way to expand the
work of summit and the Summit idea
is to train trainers, teach teachers."
He said as he visits Christian
schools teachers and headmasters
often ask for suggestions on how to
integrate their faith with their
disciplines. "If the teachers get it,
their influence exponentially grows
because of their input with students,"
he said. "We bring in people we
know are doing this best in the
classroom, go through a biblical
worldview foundation, the
philosophical foundations of
Christian education, and practical
how-tos of making lesson plans. The
response has been overwhelming."
Summit is heavy on academics -
college credit is available for those
interested - but there also is time for
recreation on the Bryan campus,
Whitewater rafting and paintball, as
well as ministry and service projects
and evangelism outreaches.
Individuals interested in
attending the Summit at Bryan
College are invited to visit the
Summit website -
www.mysummit.org, to write the
Summit at Bryan College, P.O. Box
7812, Dayton, TN 37321, or email
summit@bryan.edu for more
information, mi
5njan College Alumni & Friends btudt.)
lour of Israel and Jordan
October 10-24, 2004
Hosted by Bryan College
and Arbel Communications
With Bryan College
Bible Faculty and Staff
Yes, this year in Jerusalem! From
the shores of the Sea of Galilee to
the winding, cobblestone streets of Jerusalem, explore the land of Abraham, David, and Jesus. Bryan
College's alumni office wants you to come with them to see the Holy Land. This life-changing experience
will help you increase your understanding of the Word of God . . . and draw you closer to the God of the
Word. This exceptional tour is open to all alumni and friends of Bryan College. Alumni serving in the
ministry should especially consider bringing members of their congregation with them. It will change
your life and theirs.
This all-inclusive tour includes all roundtrip airfare from
Hartsfield International airport in Atlanta to Israel. You will
stay in some of the best and most unique deluxe accommodations
in Israel and Jordan. All meals will be included as well as tips,
gratuities, entrance fees and visas. The price for this deluxe
tour is $2,999** per person based on double occupancy. Space
is limited so call or email
today to reserve your
place on this incredible
tour.
Ill'
You will visit many of the most significant
biblical sites as we open the Word of God
right in the places where it was written.
We will also reflect on the last days and passion of our Lord. You
will also see the Bible come to life from the daily teachings from
our guides and devotionals from Bryan faculty and staff.
On this tour you will also have the unique opportunity to see
the rose-red city ofPetra, hidden for centuries and carved out of
the side of the mountains of ancient Edom.
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For more information or a registration form contact Arbel Communications at
arbelcommunications@yahoo.com or call 423-517-8617.
"(Price is correct as of time of printing but may change due to changes in airfare rates. In that case, you
will be notified in advance of the change. A deposit of $500 must accompany the registration form, of which
$250 is non-refundable. This price does not include items of a personal nature, single rooms, or airfare
from your home to Atlanta's Hartsfield airport.)
P.Q Box 7000,
Dayton, TN 37321-7000